How to Pronounce Dissociation

To pronounce "dissociation", say DISS-oc-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪˌsəʊʃɪieɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdɪˌsəʊʃɪieɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dissociation”

"dissociation" has 4 syllables: diss-oc-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does dissociation mean?

noun

  1. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
  2. The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.

    “the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia”

Words that rhyme with dissociation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

disassociationseparationdisconnectiondecouplingseveranceseverunbundlinguntying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissociation"?▾

"Dissociation" has 4 syllables: diss · oc · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissociation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissociation" is /ˈdɪˌsəʊʃɪieɪʃən/.

What does "dissociation" mean?▾

Dissociation: The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.

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